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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,631.55, 584,465.55 and 123,412.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,631.55, 584,465.55 and 123,412.90 is: 185,125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,631.55 : 584,465.55 = 123,412.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,631.55/584,465.55 = 123,412.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,631.55x = 584,465.55 × 123,412.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,631.55x = 72,130,588,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,130,588,475.60/389,631.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,125.12

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